Russia Hails Drop in Beer Imports From ‘Unfriendly Countries’

Russia reported a 36% year-on-year decline in beer imports from 'unfriendly countries' and a slight increase in beer consumption to 3.1 billion liters in the first half of 2026. The data includes all countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), not just those labeled 'unfriendly' by Russia.